UTMB Summer '09 Applicants

LuckYNurSe28 · Mar 14, 2009

Mathwizard, thank you so much for posting the interview questions. That would be really great and I know I would really appreciate that!

Bazooka,

I wasn't aware that they were going to do more interviews. I am excited to hear that and hope that they do! Also, I am finishing up my Hep B shots next month and am also doing CPR class next week. I just need to do my background check and of course the Tdap. I did a TB skin test when I volunteered at my local hospital. Do you think I will need to do that again?

abandookwala63 · Mar 14, 2009

I also had my interview with Ms. ***.......she was really nice. I think I did pretty well on the interview =) just keeping the fingers crossed.

LuckyNurse28, regarding the Hep B test, this test is valid only for a year, so if you did the test a year ago then you will have to redo it. I would suggest that you do it again, as it will be valid all throughout your nursing program atleast for the 1st year. Gud Luck to you for the fall program =)

LuckYNurSe28 · Mar 14, 2009

Abandookwala,

Do you mean the TB Test? Thanks for the information and i'm hoping for Fall too. Thanks!

Bazooka · Mar 14, 2009

Yeah, I think she meant TB test. The TB test is a yearly requirement. The Hep B series is a 6 month process, but once you become immune you don't have to worry about it anymore. Hmmm....Here are some of the questions I was asked...

So why do you want to be a nurse?

Why do you want to attend UTMB?

Do you have a backup plan?

How do you handle conflict (like with a co-worker)?

are you willing to work with people who are culturally diverse?

where do you work?

how do you react when you recieve an unsatisfactory grade?

How do you handle stressful situations?

Hmmm...I think I might be forgetting a few, but this is what I remember the most. Also....be sure to have questions prepared to ask them! They love answering questions!

abandookwala63 · Mar 15, 2009

I am sorry I did mean the TB test and not the Hep B

thuynhle · Mar 15, 2009

in the beginning of my interview- she also asked me to tell her a little bit abt myself.. and yeah.. those were the same questions she asked me... overall i didnt think the interview was that scary...

Bazooka · Mar 15, 2009

Yep, hopefully we can be classmates together in the near future!

The interview didn't really seem scary at all. I think if you prepare for an interview, and know a little bit about what to expect it will be a lot easier. I am very excited! My friend went to the open house today, but I wasn't able to go. It mostly goes over the admissions process. I asked him to tell me more about it, but he hasn't yet. Oh well.

If anyone on here went, I would like to know what you thought. I haven't been to an open house, and I wanted to know a little more about what they have to say (about UTMB in general). I am very excited about it, but I am still not sure about how everything is done....

I guess I will find out during orientation (if I get in...). I know the program is hard, but I am so excited about it. I think my enthusiasm will help a lot. I am also REALLY looking forward to clinicals. That way I can at least feel somewhat like a nurse. hehe. YAY

Bazooka · Mar 15, 2009

Ok, well I just put together the Course calendar along with the course descriptions for the first semester. It is 14 hrs. All the classes are meant to be introductory for clinical setting / professional nursing etc. I expect it to be difficult, but I think it will be a really great learning experience. I am looking forward to taking these classes because it will put me one step closer to becoming an RN. At least I have a better idea of what I will be faced with during the first semester. If you want me to post it I will, but I am warning you it is kind of long. It's not really hard to do if you use the UTMB website, and the multiple internet tabs on Vista.

debramccord · Mar 15, 2009

I don't know how I got sooo lucky and had two people interviewing me. I can't even remember their names because I was soo busy as we were walking to their office thinking OK when you are meeting with two people don't just look at one person the whole time bring both of them in on your conversation. YIKES!! I think it went OK. I just remember one question "So do you have backup plans in case you don't get into the program?" WHAT NOT GET IN?? All I could think of in my head was "Please don't do that to me, please give me a chance". Some other questions I remember are:

What are your strong attributes? What are your weak attributes? Do you have a support system and if so who are they? What was your most stressful situation and how did you handle it?

After I was done, the two ladies escorted me back to the meeting room and said I could sit and enjoy continental breakfast they provided so I did and that's when I met & started talking to some other women that were interviewers. One told me that they were interviewing about 40 people but they were going to call more in for interview at a later date and that they were going to take a total of 60 people. She said they still had applications to review. So there is for sure hope for those that didn't get interviews yet.

Well I guess we will wait and see what happens from here. :nurse:

Hey Bazooka, what is the schedule for the first semester? You said 14 hours. One of the ladies interviewing me said that our first semester would probably be Monday-8:30 to 4:30 then Tues: 1-2 hours then either Wed or Thurs would be lab on campus then you would do your clinicals at whatever hospital they assign you. She said not too many clinical positons are available on the island so those that live on the island would probably get those first then everyone else would get other hospitals either in Clear Lake, medical center, st. joseph and she named other hospitals I havent even heard of.

Bazooka · Mar 15, 2009

i don't know what the exact schedule is, but here is what i came up with from course descriptions of the first semester classes.

first semester

n3290 introduction to professional nsg.

2 hrs

this course introduces students to the essential role and principles for professional nursing practice which includes foundations of nursing practice, professionalism, professional socialization and health promotion in nursing. the development of the professional role is discussed with a focus on integration and collaboration with the interdisciplinary health care team. admission to the bsn program

n3410 therapeutics of patho & pharm in nsg.

4 hrs.

therapeutics of patho and pharm in nursing

this course presents an overview of major patho-physiologic responses that occur in the human body related to health/illness and pharmacologic treatments used to maintain health or ameliorate disease within the scope of holistic nursing practice. a conceptual approach with an emphasis on disease alterations within body systems will be used to facilitate the student's understanding and ability to evaluate the interrelationships among pharmacologic actions and physiologic processes. knowledge: computer literacy, internet competency, familiarity with apa, familiarity with group process, oral and written communication skills, critical thinking skills. successful completion of all prerequisite courses for entry into the utmb bsn nursing program

n3340 health assessment// 3 cr. hrs

health assessment

this course introduces students to the theoretical basis for holistic assessment of clients and their responses to health challenges across the lifespan. students have the opportunity to develop basic competencies for holistic health assessment of clients along the health continuum and identification of self-care activities that facilitate effective responses to the environment or health care challenges. student application occurs through participation in classroom activities, practice in a lab setting, and in small group case discussions. co- or prerequisite: n3290 and n3124.

nurs 3631 (b.s.n.) 6 (3.0/0.5/2.5)

adult nursing i

this course provides the foundation for all clinical courses by preparing students for professional practice using the nursing process. students are introduced to the conceptual model of holistic nursing. students develop basic competencies as providers of holistic nursing care which includes managing human responses to illness and promoting health in context of the client and the client's environment. clinical experiences utilize both simulated activities and a variety of health care settings. knowledge: n3340 health assessment and n3124 integrated learning experience lab. co -and prerequisite: n3290 and n3410.

n3124 integrated learning experience lab

nurs 3124 (b.s.n.) 1 (1-0)

integrated learning experience lab

preparation of generic nursing students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for the provision of basic patient care. co-prerequisites: acceptance to bsn program

LuckYNurSe28 · Mar 16, 2009

DebraMccord & Bazooka,

That is awesome information!! Thanks so much to both of you! DebraMccord, I am very happy about the news that you have given about UTMB still interviewing more students. I am still hanging in there and not giving up hope. BTW, I think we are both in the same Pathophysiology class at SanJac. I noticed ur name in one of the discussions and thought it sounded familiar, and just realized I knew you from this website.

Thanks again for all that information. I hope you guys get in, and I get in too(still praying)!!

Please keep the rest of us posted

supertran · Mar 16, 2009

so those who had their interview so far are people who applied to the Fast Track Summer 2009 program correct?